Windermere travel guide

Windermere Tourism | Windermere Guide

You're Going to Love Windermere

With a population of 8,118, Windermere is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Windermere deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Windermere

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boathouse | Bar & Restaurant (The Marina) and Cedar Manor Restaurant (Cedar Manor Hotel Ambleside Road) are great picks.

When to visit Windermere

Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 827
1 night at 3-star hotel
Windermere in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 827
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Windermere

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 68 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Windermere takes 190 miles and will cost you around AED 187. From London, the ticket costs about AED 224 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Windermere doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 62 miles from Windermere.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Windermere, followed by Northern Rail. The train station in Windermere is called Windermere, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Windermere is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 68 miles from Windermere. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Windermere using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Windermere takes 190 miles and will cost you around AED 187. From London, the ticket costs about AED 224 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Windermere

Airlines serving Windermere

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Windermere

From 5-star hotels such as the Linthwaite House Hotel to great affordable options like the Adam Place Guest House, Windermere offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 842 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Windermere

Most booked hotels in Windermere

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa, World Hotel Distinctive
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 755+
Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 690+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 636+
Rothay Garden Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 569+
Yha Ambleside
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 70+
The Inn At Grasmere
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 565+

Hiring a car in Windermere

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Windermere (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25.